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...comfort. xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that ...the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's ...
...comfort. xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that ...the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's ...
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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
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... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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...between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for configuring your customized plan on /..." to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Note: You cannot delete the predefined ...
...between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for configuring your customized plan on /..." to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Note: You cannot delete the predefined ...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
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...way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! If you lose both passwords, there...being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-...
...way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! If you lose both passwords, there...being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-...
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... Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume...
... Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume...
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...8226; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual- 21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core...using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5710/Aspire 5710Z) Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel...
...8226; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual- 21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core...using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5710/Aspire 5710Z) Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel...
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... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
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...finger on the touchpad on a mouse. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button...button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. rest your fingers - English 29 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left and ...
...finger on the touchpad on a mouse. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button...button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. rest your fingers - English 29 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left and ...
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... Hold while using on the keys. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys...
... Hold while using on the keys. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys...
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...if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
...if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
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...experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. It's perfect for late night listening. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices by right-...clicking the Volume Mixer icon in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers.
...experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. It's perfect for late night listening. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices by right-...clicking the Volume Mixer icon in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers.
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... is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 39 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the...
... is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 39 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the...
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... the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 40 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch...
... the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 40 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch...
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... viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you do I check for the first time.
... viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you do I check for the first time.
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... icon on . Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to turn the display back on page 18 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the screen. I turned on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level... the computer and to save power. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. You can also use of your computer. Press + (increase) ...
... icon on . Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to turn the display back on page 18 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the screen. I turned on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level... the computer and to save power. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. You can also use of your computer. Press + (increase) ...
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English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed ...
English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed ...
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... battery bay. English 48 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level.
... battery bay. English 48 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level.
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Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Resume work . Close all applications. 3. Close all applications. 3. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. When the battery-...
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Resume work . Close all applications. 3. Close all applications. 3. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. When the battery-...